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Trump Administration reinterprets Endangered Species Act, further weakening protections

The Trump Administration’s latest, absurd, illegal interpretation of the Endangered Species Act, as per a memo obtained by the New York Times, shouldn’t be entertained. The memo shows the administration reinterprets the law so that only the “intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm,” would be considered illegal. The incidental killing of endangered animals—which is […]

News on September 17, 2026

Cheers: Federal judge blocks deal that would’ve allowed a road to be built through Alaskan wildlife refuge

News on August 20, 2026

We need your help asking Congress to reign in this administration’s attacks on the ESA

News on August 17, 2026

Ospreys send another warning message

News on August 14, 2026

Utah prairie dogs win major court victory thanks to Friends of Animals

News on August 13, 2026

Wildlife doesn’t ask for much, just a safe place and little kindness

In Our View on August 7, 2026

Don’t get caught up in Connecticut’s bear hysteria

In Our View on August 5, 2026